Brian Bordley, Berkeley SkyDeck Fund

Brian Bordley, a Partner at Berkeley SkyDeck Fund, invests in global pre-seed and seed-stage startups. See sector focus and contact routes.

About Brian Bordley

Brian Bordley, a Partner at Berkeley SkyDeck Fund, invests in global pre-seed and seed-stage startups, primarily in enterprise/B2B software (40–50%), life sciences (20%), hardware (20%), and consumer technology (10–15%). He typically leads checks of $100K to $5M, with a sweet spot around $1.5M, focusing on deep tech and university-transferred innovations like AI, biotech, robotics, and climate tech. His distinctive thesis centers on backing founders from around the world who seek access to Silicon Valley customers and capital, leveraging his operator background in gaming, fintech, and AI to bridge academia and venture. Notable portfolio companies include ThinkCyte (cell sorting), Skyloom (space communications), Krisp (AI noise cancellation), and T-robotics, with SkyDeck exits like IOTA acquired for $300M.

Brian Bordley at a glance

Role
Principal
Organization
Berkeley SkyDeck Fund
Location
Berkeley, CA
Investor type
Venture Capital
Focus areas
Venture Capital, Software, Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Health Care, Machine Learning, SaaS, Medical

Frequently asked about Brian Bordley

What does Brian Bordley invest in?
Brian Bordley at Berkeley SkyDeck Fund (Berkeley, CA) — sector focus: Venture Capital, Software, Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Health Care, Machine Learning, SaaS, Medical, Enterprise Software, Therapeutics, Seed.
How do I contact Brian Bordley?
Brian Bordley's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is Brian Bordley based?
Brian Bordley is based in Berkeley, CA.

This profile is part of the StartupFundraising investor database: focus, portfolio history, disclosed location and contact routes, refreshed as new filings and rounds are ingested. Founders use it to check fit before reaching out and to find investors in Berkeley.

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